1785 Nova Constellatio Copper. Crosby 1-B, W-1880. Rarity-4. CONSTELATIO, Blunt Rays. AU-58 (PCGS).119.6 grains. Glossy and frosty chocolate brown, just a superb example of a variety that is rarely found finer. No substantial marks or issues are seen, just some old verdigris-like buildup among the rays, most noticeable under LA of CONSTELATIO. The primary Ford coin was very nice, but we like this better than just about every other weve had since, including the Ford duplicate (later sold as PCGS AU-55 in our January 2012 Americana sale) and the Craige coin (sold as PCGS AU-58 in our March 2013 Baltimore sale). Newman and Partrick both had nice UNCs (both NGC MS-63 BN). This may well be a Condition Census caliber piece. Syd called it "Unc" but AU-58 seems to capture this coin accurately in our eyes.PCGS# 45403.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex the Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.<p><p>
